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Eze Poised to Join Arsenal's Elite No. 10 Legacy Alongside Club Icons

Arsenal, similar to numerous football clubs, possess legendary jersey numbers typically designated for marquee acquisitions and academy graduates, carrying the legacy established by club icons.

For the North London side, the No. 14 holds special significance due to its connection with their finest player ever: Thierry Henry. Other jersey numbers, such as 10, may not carry identical prestige but remain tremendously meaningful given how numbers integrate into football culture. Regarding the 10, the most celebrated wearer is Henry's striking partner: Dennis Bergkamp. However, there are also figures like the departed Kevin Campbell, Paul Merson and numerous others who donned it previously.

Bergkamp mesmerized supporters at Highbury while sporting this jersey number. He netted one of the most spectacular Premier League strikes ever recorded with that number displayed on his shirt versus Newcastle United. Following Bergkamp's departure, five separate players wore this number when the Gunners relocated to Emirates Stadium. Unfortunately, none truly matched the brilliance left behind by the Dutch maestro.

William Gallas, Robin van Persie, Jack Wilshere, Mesut Özil and Emile Smith Rowe represent the quintet who wore this shirt at the Emirates, though the number remains unoccupied following Smith Rowe's 2024 transfer to Fulham.

With Eberechi Eze apparently returning home, might he embrace the responsibility of this jersey and guide Arsenal toward significant silverware? In a deal that complements other key acquisitions with Viktor Gyökeres claiming the 14? Since he wore it at Crystal Palace, it appears probable the England midfielder will adopt this number for his new team as well.

Before potential announcement, here's the complete chronicle of the Arsenal No. 10 jersey below featuring every player to wear it for the Gunners.

Arsenal No. 10 Jersey Chronicle

Emirates Stadium Period

Player	Years
Emile Smith Rowe	2021–22 / 2023–24
Mesut Özil	2018–19 / 2019–20
Jack Wilshere	2012–13 / 2017–18
Robin van Persie	2010–2011 / 2011–2012
William Gallas	2006–07 / 2009–10

Pre-Emirates Stadium Period

Players	Years
Dennis Bergkamp	1995–96 / 2005–06
Paul Merson	1988–89 / 1994–95 / 1996–97
Ian Selley	1994–95
Kevin Campbell	1991–92 / 1993–94
Alan Smith	1990–91
Gus Caesar	1989–90
Perry Groves	1986–87 / 1987–88 / 1989–90 / 1991–92
Steve Bould	1988–89
Martin Hayes	1987–88
Kevin Richardson	1987–88
Ian Allinson	1986–87
Charlie Nicholas	1983–84 / 1986–87
Niall Quinn	1985–86
Raphael Meade	1984–85
Paul Davis	1981–82 / 1984–85
Tony Woodcock	1982–83 / 1985–86
Stewart Robson	1981–82 / 1982–83
Peter Nicholas	1980–81 / 1981–82
Brian McDermott	1980–81 / 1982–83
Steve Gatting	1978–79 / 1980–81
John Hollins	1979–80
David Price	1978–79 / 1980–81
John Devine	1978–79
Mark Heeley	1978–79
John Kosmina	1978–79
Steve Walford	1978–79
Alan Hudson	1977–78
Frank Stapleton	1976–77 / 1979–80
Alex Cropley	1975–76
Brian Kidd	1974–75 / 1975–76
Charlie George	1969–70 / 1970–71 / 1972–73 / 1974–75
John Radford	1965–66 / 1966–67 / 1968–69 / 1971–72
Ray Kennedy	1970–71 / 1973–74
Eddie Kelly	1969–70
George Graham	1968–69 / 1969–70
Bobby Gould	1967–68 / 1969–70
Peter Simpson	1967–68
Colin Addison	1966–67
Jon Sammels	1962–63 / 1966–67 / 1968–69
David Court	1965–66 / 1968–69
George Eastham	1961–62 / 1965–66
Arfon Griffiths	1961–62
Jackie Henderson	1961–62
John Barnwell	1958–59 / 1961–62 / 1963–64
Vic Groves	1958–59 / 1961–62
Joe Haverty	1960–61
Jimmy Bloomfield	1955–56 / 1960–61
Ray Swallow	1956–57
Derek Tapscott	1954–55 / 1956–57
Doug Lishman	1948–49 / 1955–56
Reg Lewis	1949–50 / 1950–51
Jimmy Logie	1949–50
Archie Macaulay	1948–49 / 1949–50
Denis Compton	1948–49
Bryn Jones	1938–39 / 1948–49
Edward Carr	1937–38
Leslie Jones	1937–38
Jackie Milne	1937–38
Cliff Bastin	1933–34 / 1935–36 / 1937–38
Bobby Davidson	1936–37
Peter Dougall	1935–36
Alex James	1931–32 / 1933–34 / 1935–36
Billy Blyth	1927–28
Harry Peel	1926–27
Jimmy Ramsay	1926–27
Reg Boreham	1922–23

Arsenal No. 10 Jersey Chronicle

Emirates Stadium Period

Pre-Emirates Stadium Period

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